I need rack recomendations for my 400+

Here is the deal folks; I have a 400+ living in a 12 space shock rack right now, the problem is that its too damn heavy, takes up too much stage and the only other item in it is my Furman. My plan is to put both of these (and probably a compressor) in a 6 space rack. What do you recomend? Should I go with a plastic SKB/Gator type or go a little heavier duty with a flight type case? I feel like a flight case is going to be way heavy. I am pretty careful with my equipment too, so maybe plastic would be fine.

I will be buying an Aurelex Gramma pad to set on my cabs in order to absorb some shock.

YMMV, but I'm using a 12 space SKB US Roto rack for my main rig. It weighs about 90 lbs. altogether, about the limit of what I can lift without too much trouble. The new US series Roto racks are made much better than the original Roto racks, although they are obviously not meant to take the sort of abuse that a full-on plywood and plastic flight case can handle.

Here's a pic (the empty spots are perforated blanking panels for airflow):

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I got a regular Gator 4 space rack for my Bass 400. I put some styrofoam padding on the bottom of it and have basically been pretty careful carrying it around. No problems. I press all my power tubes in before each show, to avoid the possibility of blowing a fuse.

I got a regular Gator 4 space rack for my Bass 400. I put some styrofoam padding on the bottom of it and have basically been pretty careful carrying it around. No problems. I press all my power tubes in before each show, to avoid the possibility of blowing a fuse.

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Thats good to hear, we have similiar rigs. I have been kind of nervous about setting my amp on my cabs, but it sounds like if I get isolation I should be fine.

I have somewhat narrowed my search. It will either be something like the Road Ready flite cases or an SKB/Gator. I have to decide how much the additional weight will matter to me.

Ive had an SKB shockmount 8U case that i had my SVT-II in (kinda similar in stature to the 400+, but heavier), and i didnt like it, it would have been fine, but i prefer a proper flight case style case,

You might want to look at a mesa SUS case, those things are sweet!

And watch out, ive heard instances of devices that are rack mounted directly above a tube amp having problems because of the amount of heat generated

Expensive, but to me you can't beat Anvil ATA approved flightcases. They even do an ATA approved lightweight version with a new type of honeycomb structured ABS. These are not much heavier than the Aligator type.

I bought a 5 space rack used on TB for my 400+. It holds my rack tuner and leaves plenty of ventilation space in the rear...I've also seen roto-style 5 sp. racks on eBay for a decent price. I'm always concerned with keeping the amp cool when using... so those SKB style racks tend to be tight near the fan vent on the Mesa(the handles which are 'inset' are the problem)...you may need to 'modify' your new case with a drill to create air flow.

I actually prefer SKB Roto's over the standard SKB's, and I use a 4 space Roto, and also use the optional rear rails. I'd also shoot a look at the Grundorf Mighty Lights (lites?) if you want straight solid surfaces. I chose the roto because it seemed that the extra thickness in the design offers slightly better shock absorption.